General flower care tips

Flower care tips

Arranging your flowers

Your flowers may be tired after their journey and so will need a big drink to help them perk up and some TLC. By following these simple care instructions you will help your
flowers to grow and bloom. Here's what you'll need: scissors, a clean vase, luke warm water and your special flower food provided.

Fill your vase half full with luke warm water (this will encourage any flowers in bud to open up) and add your special flower food.

Remove all the packaging from your flowers.

If your flowers contain a magic water cube, remove the stems from it and dispose of the water cube.

With your scissors, cut 2-3cm from each stem, remembering to cut the stems at an angle to allow your flowers a large area to drink from.

Remove any foliage from your flowers that fall below the water line to discourage bacteria.

Arrange your flowers and display them away from draughts, radiators and fruit.

To maximise the life of your flower gift keep the vase water topped up regularly.

Please remember to recycle your box when you have finished with it.

Received one of our special Bag Bouquets? Keep your flower gift displayed in its wrapping and bag and just top up the magic water cube with water and flower food every
couple of days - no mess, no fuss!

Rose Care Tips

Rose heads can droop when left out of water for a length of time. Revive them by placing the cut stems into one inch of boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove and
place into your prepared vase. This will remove any air pockets in the stem and allow the water to reach the Rose head.

Found a dark tinge on your red Rose petals? This isn't a flaw, but a natural characteristic of our red Rose variety.

Tulip Care Tips

Caring for your houseplant

Your plant gift may be a little tired after its journey, so give it a little TLC and follow these simple care tips to make sure you get the most out of your houseplant.

Most plants like to be kept out from direct sunlight and away from chilly draughts, but it is recommended you find out where your plant originates and trying to recreate its preferred
heat and lighting levels of its natural habitat.

Plants prefer not to be displayed near things that dry the air such as radiators or on top of TV's.

Did you know that a plant's lungs are in its leaf surface? Occasionally wipe your plants leaves with a cloth to ensure they don't become choked with dust and unable to breathe.

Check your plant regularly for signs of stress or disease and remove any browning leaves or flowers to encourage new growth.

Use the recommended plant food when watering to encourage growth, particularly for flowering plants.

All plants like water, but just how much your plant needs will depend on the variety you have and the time of year. Read on to find out more about your specific plant...

Peace Lily Plant

Origin: Central and South America
Preferred Conditions: Keep damp, cool and shaded, away from direct sunlight.
Water: Every 5-7 days and mist occasionally. Your Peace Lily will tell you when it needs watering as its leaves will droop (but try not to let it get to that stage).
Did you know? Peace Lily plants have amazing capabilities in fighting air pollution.

Phalaenopsis Orchid Plant

Origin: Asia
Preferred Conditions: Orchids like cool air, regular misting and are sensitive to ethylene gas produced by fruit, so keep away from your fruit basket.
Water: Orchids absorb food and water through their leaves, so mist the leaves - not flower heads, once a week. Water the roots with about a tablespoon of water once a week
in summer and once a fortnight in the winter.
Did you know? In their natural habitat Orchids grow on trees and use their roots to cling to branches. This is why Orchids are potted in bark. Keep your Orchids roots exposed
to light to ensure it continues to produce enough energy for itself.

Azalea Plant

Origin: China and Thailand.

Azalea plants enjoy regular watering and do not like to dry out. Keep the soil constantly moist and occasionally mist your plant. Dry brown leaves indicate that your plant needs more
water. Keep out of extreme temperatures and display in a room with lots of sunlight.

During the spring months your plant will continue to flower and develop new buds, shedding their brown shells when ready to open. Once it has finished flowering remove the dead heads
and your plant will continue to grow until the following year when it will begin to flower again.